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In this episode, John heads to Bristol to chat with Yard Act’s James, Sam and Ryan along with producer Ali Chant about how their debut album ‘The Overload’ was written, recorded and produced.
Catching up after a big night on the Bristol stop of their tour, the band reflect on their process of bringing the album together, from solitary lockdown demos and recording over WhatsApp videos, to learning how to play the drums and the last minute additions after the tracks had been mastered.
Sharing their experience of transforming what started as a side project into a successful band, we hear stories of giving, receiving and dealing with criticism, the prompts that encouraged several turning points in their writing style and the dangers of overthinking when working on individual parts.
Listen to find out how to write vocals that are suitable for the neighbours, why it’s important to know the difference between congas and bongos, and what in songwriting is not too dissimilar to drawing a monster.
Tracks discussed: The Overload, Land Of The Blind, 100% Endurance
Listen to ‘The Overload’ here.
‘The Overload’ - Island Records, Universal Music
Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective
GEAR MENTIONS
KNAS Ekdahl Moisturizer Spring Reverb
Roland TR8 Drum Machine
Vox Continental Keyboard
Whurlitzer
Philicorda Organ
AMS Reverb
Traynor Bass Amp
G&L ASAT Guitars
Fender Jazzmaster
Fender Telecaster
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